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Medicaid Matters New York

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Statewide coalition representing the interests of New Yorkers served by the Medicaid program. medicaidmattersny.org

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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Belkys Garcia of @legalaidnyc.bsky.social discussed the bill that would put #Medicaid coverage for certain dental benefits into NYS law. @governor.ny.gov should sign the bill! capitolpressroom.org/2026/08/07/d...
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Dental services for Medicaid patients in possible limbo in NY
State lawmakers are looking to codify a legal settlement requiring the Medicaid program to cover necessary dental procedures.
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Big changes and cuts are coming to #Medicaid across the country. We've laid out the anticipated impacts here: medicaidmattersny.org/how-federal-... Nonetheless, we celebrate this important insurance program and vow to protect it on its birthday and beyond!
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Georgetown CCF @georgetownccf.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Chronically ill people face confusion over new Medicaid work rules and ‘medically frail’ exemption www.statnews.com/2026/07/30/m... via @statnews.com
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Chronically ill people face confusion over new Medicaid work rules and ‘medically frail’ exemption
Patients, advocates, and experts fear the difficulty in documenting a frailty exemption to Medicaid work requirements will lead to millions losing coverage.
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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 30/07/2026
For 61 years, Medicaid has provided critical health care to millions of families. But recent cuts passed by Republicans in Congress have stripped Medicaid coverage from nearly 8 million people! action.momsrising.org/survey/HR1-an… #HealthCareHeist
Image of cake with slide cut out with text: "Happy 61st Anniversary of Medicaid: Reverse Cuts to Our Health Care!"
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
It's Medicaid's birthday! The program was signed into federal law on July 30, 1965. We remember why the program is so important through the stories of New Yorkers who have told us why Medicaid matters to them. medicaidmattersny.org/medicaid-sto... #MedicaidMatters #ProtectMedicaid
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United Hospital Fund @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
It's tomorrow! There's still time to tune into UHF's 2026 Medicaid Conference, featuring a keynote from NY Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri. The event kicks off at 8:30am tomorrow. Find registration to watch virtually below. uhfnyc.org/events/event...
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2026 Medicaid Conference | United Hospital Fund
UHF's annual summer conference on Medicaid in New York.
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
It's almost Medicaid's birthday! The program was signed into law July 30, 1965. And no one can tell the true story of Medicaid's success in NYS than someone with day-to-day expertise having #Medicaid for their insurance coverage, like BJ Stasio of Buffalo, NY. #MedicaidMatters
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Georgetown CCF @georgetownccf.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
“If you want to fight fraud, don’t take away money from states’ fraud control units. I chalk this up to more political theater to distract voters from historic Medicaid cuts before the midterms.” @joanalker1.bsky.social
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Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit
The Trump administration has frozen federal funding for New York's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Health and Human Services inspector general Thomas March Bell on Tuesday accused the state agency of not...
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Almost 1 year since HR1 became law and New Yorkers are beginning to feel the pain. Almost 1/2 million people lose coverage today and the pain will deepen into the next few months. www.wamc.org/news/2026-06... @wamc.org
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Thank you, David Lombardo, for a great conversation on #Medicaid eligibility and enrollment changes coming in January. capitolpressroom.org/2026/06/24/f... #medicaidmatters
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Federal Medicaid changes jeopardize coverage for New Yorkers
Medicaid Matters NY coalition Coordinator Lara Kassel discusses what state officials can do to smooth a federal Medicaid transition.
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Thank you @amypaulin.bsky.social & Sen. Rivera for taking lead to get the Primary Care Investment Act done! We need greater access to primary care across our state! empirereportnewyork.com/invest-in-pr... @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social
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Invest in Primary Care Before More New Yorkers Are Left Behind
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The budget is not done. There's still time to help the 100s of 1000s of people who will lose insurance coverage 7/1, like Kelly in Jefferson County: instagram.com/p/DW9oGmCgKM9/ @hcfany.bsky.social @cssnyorg.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Some say New Yorkers losing Essential Plan coverage 7/1 will be able to get employer-based coverage. @nyfiscalpolicy.bsky.social says "don't bet on it." fiscalpolicy.org/will-essenti... @governor.ny.gov @leaderasc.bsky.social @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social
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Will Essential Plan Enrollees Find Employer-Sponsored Coverage? Don’t Bet On It. - Fiscal Policy Institute
The 450,000 New Yorkers set to lose Essential Plan coverage in July are unlikely to find alternative coverage—contrary to claims by the State
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Nearly 1/2 million NYers will lose insurance coverage as soon as 7/11. The budget MUST include legislation to fix this! medicaidmattersny.org/wp-content/u... @hcfany.bsky.social @cssnyorg.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social
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Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled @bcidbrooklyn.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Constituents of City Council Lincoln Restler, joined by BCID and NYAIL's Jose Hernandez, went to his office on Monday to talk with him about why Intro. 303 would be bad for disabled New Yorkers. patch.com/new-york/brooklyn/500-day…
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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 11/05/2026
We can’t have a real convo about our maternal health crisis w/o acknowledging racial health disparities, Medicaid, & healthcare deserts. Black women are still 3-4x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. Solutions need to include ✅ racial justice ✅ economic justice ✅ reproductive freedom.
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Georgetown CCF @georgetownccf.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Trump says he’s going after Medicaid fraud, but is mostly focusing on blue states stateline.org/2026/04/16/t...
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Trump says he’s going after Medicaid fraud, but is mostly focusing on blue states • Stateline
The Trump administration is taking aim at what it calls rampant fraud in state Medicaid programs. But by focusing almost exclusively on Democratic-led states, it has handed ammunition to critics who s...
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The final budget must include legislation to ensure those set to lose coverage this summer won't be left uninsured. Read our memo for more: medicaidmattersny.org/wp-content/u... @governor.ny.gov @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social @hcfany.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
NY lawmakers! Don't forget the issues of importance to #Medicaid consumers as you deliberate over the final budget! medicaidmattersny.org/wp-content/u... @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social @nysenate.bsky.social @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
.@nystateofhealth.bsky.social ED was interviewed on the upcoming Essential Plan transition that due to Fed cuts will leave almost 1/2 mil New Yorkers uninsured. We need a fix in the budget! @governor.ny.gov @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social capitolpressroom.org/2026/04/07/n...
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New York embarks on health coverage transition
The Hochul administration is responding to federal changes impacting how 1.7 million New Yorkers get quality health insurance.
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Thank you @amypaulin.bsky.social & Sen. Rivera for standing up for the almost 1/2 million New Yorkers who will lose health coverage 7/1. We need the budget to fix this! @governor.ny.gov @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
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With 400,000 losing health coverage in New York, state lawmakers pitch fix
State Budget Director Blake Washington said such an idea wasn’t off the table as part of state budget talks.
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Thank you @amypaulin.bsky.social & Sen. Rivera for standing up for the almost 1/2 million NYers who will lose coverage 7/1. We need the budget to fix this! @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Excellent story includes the personal perspective of our Steering Committee member & #Medicaid beneficiary, Kathleen Downes. @apnews.com @aliswenson.bsky.social apnews.com/article/new-...
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AP Exclusive: Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations
President Donald Trump's administration has admitted to a major error in data used to justify a federal fraud probe into New York’s Medicaid program.
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Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy @schuylercenter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
NY’s Medicaid program, along with Child Health Plus, helps ensure children and adults have the health coverage and care they need to thrive. NY must invest in coverage in this year’s budget for the almost half million New Yorkers at risk of becoming uninsured. @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
"We know there is enough $ to do what we need to do to make sure almost 1/2 million New Yorkers don't become uninsured." Let's get coverage fixes in this year's budget! hcfany.org/protecting-h... @hcfany.bsky.social @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
We need coverage fixes in this year's budget! Thank you @amypaulin.bsky.social & Sen. Rivera for taking the lead on pushing for coverage for almost 1/2 million New Yorkers at risk of becoming uninsured. nysfocus.com/2026/03/31/e... @nysfocus.bsky.social @jiejennyzou.bsky.social @hcfany.bsky.social
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As New Yorkers Face Health Insurance Cliff, Legislators Urge State to…
Nearly half a million New Yorkers on the Essential Plan could lose their coverage this summer.
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KFF Health News @kffhealthnews.org · 31/03/2026
Trump’s health agency ordered states to reverify the immigration status of hundreds of thousands of Medicaid enrollees. Findings from five states show they have uncovered few who are improperly receiving benefits. Experts described the reviews as "incredibly wasteful and inefficient."
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Trump’s Hunt for Undocumented Medicaid Enrollees Yields Few Violators - KFF Health News
Federal health officials have ordered states to reverify the immigration status of hundreds of thousands of Medicaid enrollees. After seven months, findings from five states show the reviews have unco...
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Joan Alker @joanalker1.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Must read on how Dr Oz's estimate of alleged Medicaid fraud in NY is likely vastly overstated due to a simple math error. Scary that this is where the federal agency that runs a great deal of the US health care system is at. fiscalpolicy.org/the-basic-ma...
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The Basic Math Error in Dr. Oz’s Fraud Letter - Fiscal Policy Institute
With billions of dollars and the lives of vulnerable New Yorkers at stake, this administration can’t even add correctly.
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Policymakers! Need a cheat sheet for how to make sure #Medicaid provides for New Yorkers' needs in this year's budget? Our annual checklist is here! medicaidmattersny.org/budget-check... @governor.ny.gov @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Great brief by Modern #Medicaid Alliance on the importance of the program for people with disabilities. modernmedicaid.org/why-medicaid...
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
We support transparency in the #Medicaid program. Thank you Senator Comrie and @votejgr.bsky.social for pushing for public reporting in the state's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance program. www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...
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Commentary: New York's home care transition was a mess. Here's a chance for accountability.
Legislation would require monthly reporting from the firm managing the state's home care and would launch an independent audit of the CDPAP transition.
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
This year's budget must continue to protect the residents of adult homes, says Kate Breslin of @schuylercenter.bsky.social We agree. qchron.com/opinion/lett... @governor.ny.gov @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Our annual #Medicaid budget consumer checklist is here! medicaidmattersny.org/budget-check... @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
The state budget deadline is looming. New Yorkers need a budget that makes smart investments in #Medicaid! Read more here: medicaidmattersny.org/wp-content/u... @leaderasc.bsky.social @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov
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Make the Road NY @maketheroadny.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
We have less than 1 week to protect health coverage for 480,000 citizens and immigrant New Yorkers set to lose coverage this year due to Trump’s Big Ugly Bill. 🤳Call @governor.ny.gov, @leaderasc.bsky.social& @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social to protect NYers: win.newmode.net/protecthealthcare
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Excellent brief by @medicarerights.bsky.social on providing continuous and comprehensive coverage for people who are eligible for both #Medicare and #Medicaid. www.medicarerights.org/medicare-wat...
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Toward Continuous and Comprehensive Coverage for Dual Eligibles - Medicare Rights Center
For people enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid, dual eligibility should mean better access, more benefits, and streamlined processes. But the reality is often more disorganized and complicated as t...
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Our ask is simple: spend money in #Medicaid on more than just hospitals and nursing homes! Read more here: medicaidmattersny.org/wp-content/u... @leaderasc.bsky.social @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @nysenate.bsky.social @nyassemblymajority.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
The federal gov't has unjustifiably released #Medicaid data under the guise of fraud prevention. They are hoping to justify the enormous cuts enacted last year. This is wrong. healthlaw.org/news/nhelp-c... @nhelp.bsky.social
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NHeLP Condemns Weaponization of Medicaid Data to Justify $1 Trillion in Cuts - National Health Law Program
Washington, DC — The National Health Law Program (NHeLP) strongly condemns the administration’s release of Medicaid claims data under the guise of fraud prevention. It is a bad-faith effort to manufac...
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
We agree. Behavioral health services should not be provided through #Medicaid managed care. www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...
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Commentary: Managed care for Medicaid's behavioral health services has been a disaster
Removing community-based mental health and addiction services from New York's Medicaid managed-care program will save the state money and improve care.
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Medicaid Matters to New Yorkers like Marilyn. New Yorkers across this great state share their stories about why Medicaid is important to them: medicaidmattersny.org/wp-content/u... #HandsOffMedicaid #medicaidmatters
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Investment in #Medicaid and administration of the program is more important than ever. Learn more from Courtney Burke of Rockefeller Inst of Gov't on Capitol Pressroom: capitolpressroom.org/2025/10/20/i...
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Improving the administration of Medicaid in New York
Rockefeller Institute of Government's Courtney Burke discusses the administration of New York’s Medicaid program and how it could be improved.
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
New Yorkers across the state shared their stories about why Medicaid is important to them. Read more: medicaidmattersny.org/wp-content/u... #MedicaidMatters
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Empire State Campaign for Child Care @empirestateccc.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Check out our latest podcast where we discuss the impacts of federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP with @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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Episode 11: Medicaid and SNAP
Podcast Episode · The Empire State Campaign for Child Care Podcast · 07/31/2025 · 8m
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Thank you @empirestateccc.bsky.social for including the tough topic of how federal #Medicaid cuts could impact the child care workforce on your podcast!
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Spending Medicaid’s 60th birthday with 300+ colleagues hearing from NY Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri at @unitedhospitalfund.bsky.social annual conference. #Medicaidat60 #UHFMedicaid2025
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
#Medicaid turns 60 today! People across our great state rely on Medicaid for their health and wellbeing. Read more on the importance of public health insurance coverage as we celebrate this anniversary! medicaidmattersny.org/medicaid-tur... #Medicaidat60 #MedicaidMatters
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
From Children's Defense Fund, #Medicaid Turns 60: Celebrate Coverage, Not Cuts childrensdefense.org/blog/medicai... #MedicaidMatters #Medicaidat60
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Medicaid Turns 60: Celebrate Coverage, Not Cuts  - Children's Defense Fund
For six decades, Medicaid has served as a lifeline, protecting children’s health and strengthening communities. Now, as Medicaid marks this milestone, that promise has been broken.
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Medicaid is turning 60! Did you know? Nearly 7 million New Yorkers have health insurance thanks to #Medicaid. Read some of their stories: medicaidmattersny.org/wp-content/u... #Medicaidat60 #MedicaidMatters
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
As Medicaid turns 60, we celebrate the life changing opportunities it has provided to millions of New Yorkers like Noëlle and her family. @reppaultonko.bsky.social #Medicaidat60 #medicaidmatters
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Medicaid Matters New York @medicaidmtrsny.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Medicaid turns 60 this week! Did you know? Nearly 7 million New Yorkers have health insurance thanks to #Medicaid. Read some of their stories: medicaidmattersny.org/wp-content/u... #Medicaidat60 #MedicaidMatters
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